Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne?

Direct flights from London to Melbourne are relatively uncommon, historically making up only 1.1% of all available flights. Travelers typically find flights with at least two stopovers when connecting. This indicates that most journeys on this route will involve one or more intermediate stops.

How many hours is the flight from London to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight from London to Melbourne has a duration of approximately 22 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is around 26 hours and 35 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 16909 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from London to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from London to Melbourne have been significantly more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing quarter, direct flights were, on average, 36% more expensive. The median price for a direct flight was $1930, while connecting flights had a median price of $1414. Direct flights also represent a small share of the total, making up only 2% of available options.

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London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

Right now, only 7% of recent fares from London to Melbourne are classified as a good price. Fares for this long-haul route typically range from $1200–$2097, with a median of $1576. Current fares are above the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings may emerge.

When looking for cheap flights from London to Melbourne, the data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $1090. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $1113, and March, where the median fare is $1156. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

A typical journey from London to Melbourne takes about 22h 10m, including connections. This is a significant long-haul route, covering a distance of 16909 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, which contributes to the overall travel time.

Direct flights from London to Melbourne are rare, representing only 1.1% of recent fares. This means most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights. Travelers should anticipate a journey that includes at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

Regular price: £780 - £1,090

Prices for flights from London to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Melbourne is typically between 780 GBP and 1090 GBP. Currently, the lowest deal available is 555 GBP with Hainan Airlines for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 10.

now £555

Low £780

High £1,090

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne is May, with a median price of $1113. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2022. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,113

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,022

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

£1,200

£999

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

£1,274

£1,016

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Melbourne

London (SEN) - Melbourne (AVV)

easyJet UK

£1,434

£914

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Melbourne

London (SEN) - Melbourne (AVV)

easyJet UK

£1,435

£928

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Melbourne

London (SEN) - Melbourne (AVV)

easyJet UK

£1,780

£930

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Melbourne

London (LGW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Turkmenistan Airlines

£1,118

£869

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

4 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 13

£1,198 → £688

43%

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

£1,158 → £673

42%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

£1,173 → £787

33%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

£1,164 → £788

32%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Melbourne are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1090, followed by April at $1113.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 20m

The typical connecting flight from London to Melbourne takes 31h 20m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.1% of flights from London to Melbourne are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines has a deal for $555

Hainan Airlines offers a deal for $555 from London to Melbourne, found on Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£476

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major hub providing many flight options from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£506

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a convenient option for travelers departing from central London to Melbourne.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£922

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides an alternative departure point for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£843

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers various flight choices for your journey from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£729

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights when traveling from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£741

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£479

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) is a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~130 km from Melbourne (reachable by rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~£1,025

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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From LGW

Elite

Nov 18

Melbourne, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,997

$3,962

Save $3,035

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 19

Melbourne, Australia

94% AI deal score

$7,005

$3,962

Save $3,043

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 18

Melbourne, Australia

94% AI deal score

$7,006

$3,989

Save $3,017

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 18

Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,574

$4,000

Save $2,574

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 01

Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$20,711

$12,960

Save $7,751

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 06

Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$20,621

$12,960

Save $7,661

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 01

Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$20,902

$13,276

Save $7,626

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 06

Melbourne, Australia

93% AI deal score

$21,452

$13,477

Save $7,975

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,293

$4,430

Save $2,863

Air India Limited

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 26

Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,745

$4,531

Save $3,214

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 30

Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,884

$4,537

Save $3,347

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 27

Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,838

$4,537

Save $3,301

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, booking flights from London to Melbourne 14-27 days in advance has typically yielded the lowest prices. During this period, the average price was around $1241. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1920. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also saw higher average prices, around $1761.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Melbourne has historically been considered to be $1200 or less. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1576. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of fares being $2097 or more.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Melbourne have been May, April, and March. In May, the median price was $1090, while April saw a median of $1113. March also offered competitive prices with a median of $1156. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1576 for this route.

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London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

Regular price: £780 - £1,090

Prices for flights from London to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

now £555

Low £780

High £1,090

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,113

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,022

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

£1,200

£999

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

£1,274

£1,016

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Melbourne

London (SEN) - Melbourne (AVV)

easyJet UK

£1,434

£914

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Melbourne

London (SEN) - Melbourne (AVV)

easyJet UK

£1,435

£928

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Melbourne

London (SEN) - Melbourne (AVV)

easyJet UK

£1,780

£930

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Melbourne

London (LGW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Turkmenistan Airlines

£1,118

£869

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

4 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 13

£1,198 → £688

43%

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

£1,158 → £673

42%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

£1,173 → £787

33%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

£1,164 → £788

32%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Melbourne are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1090, followed by April at $1113.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 20m

The typical connecting flight from London to Melbourne takes 31h 20m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.1% of flights from London to Melbourne are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines has a deal for $555

Hainan Airlines offers a deal for $555 from London to Melbourne, found on Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£476

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major hub providing many flight options from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£506

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a convenient option for travelers departing from central London to Melbourne.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£922

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides an alternative departure point for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£843

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers various flight choices for your journey from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£729

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights when traveling from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£741

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£479

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) is a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$7,838

$4,537

Save $3,301

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from London to Melbourne

London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 31h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines has a deal for $555

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Nov 19

Nov 18

Nov 18

Jan 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from London to Melbourne?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Melbourne?

Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne?

How many hours is the flight from London to Melbourne?

How much do direct flights from London to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 31h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines has a deal for $555

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Nov 19

Nov 18

Nov 18

Jan 01

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Jan 01

Jan 06

Dec 29

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Dec 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

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What's a cheap fare from London to Melbourne?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Melbourne?